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Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet

Item # 46092 Manufacturer: Chicago Electric Welding Systems

Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet is solar-powered to switch immediately from clear to dark when you start welding

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Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
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Description

Solar-powered welder’s helmet features a professional-quality auto-darkening lens that makes this perfect for arc, MIG or TIG welding. Plus, that lens gives you a full view of your welding work area. Ratcheting headband and padded interior allow a custom, comfortable fit. Automatic power on/off with adjustable delay time.

  • Darkens in 1/20,000 of a second (clear #4 to dark state)
  • Variable shade control - shades #9 to #13
  • High/low light-sensitivity adjustment
  • UV/IR protection
Meets CE and ANSI Z87.1-1989 standards
Uses: MIG/flux welding, Plasma arc welding/cutting, air carbon cutting, stick welding, (not low amp TIG)
Comes with spare lens cover
Shipping Weight: 1.95 lbs.

Specifications
Name Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
SKU 46092
Brand Chicago Electric Welding Systems
Shipping Volume 0.639
Manufacturer Warranty Detail We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. Limitations apply.
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Manufacturer Warranty Detail We guarantee this product to be free from defects in materials and workmanship 90 days from the date of purchase. Limitations apply.
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Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet
 
4.4

(based on 30 reviews)

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    (9)

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Pros

  • Heavy duty (3)

Cons

    Best Uses

    • Garage (5)
    • Large projects (4)
    • Minor projects (4)
      • Reviewer Profile:
      • Avid do-it-yourselfer (4)

    Most Liked Positive Review

     

    Auto darkening technology has arrived!!

    Auto darkening technology has arrived!! Hey-now us poor guys can afford it too! The visor has a slight amber tint before the arc is struck, but it's GREAT compared to many of the ...Read complete review

    Auto darkening technology has arrived!! Hey-now us poor guys can afford it too! The visor has a slight amber tint before the arc is struck, but it's GREAT compared to many of the high buck brands. Visibility AFTER the arc, is adjustable OUTSIDE the hood so you don't have to take it off when you're under the car, or in that confined space. I'm giving this hood 5 stars, but only because I have been welding and working for a living.


    If I didn't know what I was talking about, it would probably get 3 stars...because it doesn't have a lollipop holder.

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    Most Liked Negative Review

     

    Convenient, but a tinted lens is clearer

    This is my first auto darkening welding helmet. I admit it is convenient to use, in that you can look at your work, pull the trigger and be instantly welding. BUT, the view...Read complete review

    This is my first auto darkening welding helmet. I admit it is convenient to use, in that you can look at your work, pull the trigger and be instantly welding. BUT, the view with this helmet is not as clear as a regular "flip up" hood. This auto darkening lens seems to darken by becoming partially opaque. If you lighten up the setting to better view the weld puddle, the spark becomes too bright. Also set the speed to fast, or you will be watching a noticible split second of arc weld. Could be hard on the eyes. Maybe I'll just keep my old tint lens helmet. It's not that big of deal to just nod your head to tip the helmet down and start welding. Plus I get better welds if I can watch the puddle.

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    5.0

    Works well

    By Andrew

    from Elizabethtown, KY

    About Me Casual Do-It-Yourselfer

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    Pros

    • Can see well

    Cons

      Best Uses

        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

        The head strap is comfortable and stays adjusted. I can walk around and see fine with the helmet down and then start to weld. It is like wearing sun glasses for the regular viewing which is fine during normal light but is a little dim in the evening or in a dark inside area.

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        4.0

        Good Value

        By Mr Tractor

        from Keokuk, IA

        About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

        Pros

        • Good adjustment range
        • Heavy duty
        • High quality
        • Instant protection

        Cons

          Best Uses

          • All welding applications
          • Garage
          • Large Projects
          • Minor Projects

          Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

          I have welded as a profression and now in my home shop. This helmet is a good value. Very happy with it.

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          4.0

          works great

          By Hugh Jazz

          from Connecticut

          About Me Professional

          Verified Reviewer

          Pros

          • Heavy duty

          Cons

            Best Uses

            • Garage
            • Large Projects
            • Minor Projects

            Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

            I use this hood every day for 2 years now, and I have spiked it on the floor a few times it has not broken on me yet. buy it on sale and you cant go wrong.

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            (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

             
            2.0

            great product if you do not tig

            By mike

            from cleveland

            About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

            Pros

              Cons

                Best Uses

                • Garage

                Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                I used this helmet for about two years and had no problems but I was only using it on mig and stick projects. I tried to use it on HIGH amp Tig and I got flashed almost the whole time. the manufacture states it can do high amp tig ...... That is false. This helmet will do no sort of tig.

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                (2 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                 
                5.0

                great hood

                By jesse the welder

                from valley spring, ca

                About Me Professional

                Pros

                • Heavy duty
                • High quality
                • Worth every penny

                Cons

                  Best Uses

                  • Any welding
                  • Garage
                  • Large Projects
                  • Minor Projects

                  Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                  i have dropped this hood from six stories off the job site twice and it still works like new. i abuse mine very badly every day and it keeps on doin the job. i love this hood more then my $135.00 hood. i highly recommend.

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                  4.0

                  Great Helmet

                  By Jim

                  from Marlboro, NY

                  About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                  Verified Reviewer

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                        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                        I'm not a professional, but this helmet makes it so much easier to weld! Seems pretty sturdy, I haven't had any problems with it so far. I'm an enthusiastic do-it-yourself guy, and I would consider myself a professional small engine mechanic for my skills, not for my work area, haha. from time to time I have to weld somthing and this was the mask to buy for me!

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                        (1 of 1 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        4.0

                        As good as the top end helmets!!!

                        By Nate R.

                        from Undisclosed

                        About Me Avid Do-It-Yourselfer

                        Pros

                        • Affordable
                        • Have not seen an arc yet
                        • Responds quickly

                        Cons

                        • Top headband is flimsy

                        Best Uses

                        • Any project
                        • Garage
                        • Large Projects
                        • Minor Projects

                        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                        This helmet is as good as the top end ones for a much more affordable price. Yeah sure the top part of the head band may be a little flimsy, but it's more then enough. It's reaction to the arc is just as it should be. I have not seen an arc yet and hopefully I wont LOL. Don't worry about over using it. I have used mine for an all day welding project and after it was ready for more. The reason I didn't give it a 5 star is because of the top part of the headband being flimsy. Other then that, I would highly recommend this product.

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                        (3 of 4 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Auto-drakening welding helmet is great

                        By Ernest

                        from Undisclosed

                        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                        The best thing that harbor-freight carried in their store go and get you one you will like I love mine.

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                        (3 of 3 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Still doing great after 2 years...

                        By Greg B.

                        from Undisclosed

                        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                        Bought this in 2008 and still feel like it was worth every penny. Was just looking on the HF site for replacement lens protectors and sure enough, a pack of 5 for a ten spot.





                        Welding is much better when you can see where you are about to weld, and don't have to do a head tilt or chin lever movement.

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                        (1 of 2 customers found this review helpful)

                         
                        5.0

                        Good for the money

                        By g

                        from Undisclosed

                        Comments about Chicago Electric Welding Systems Adjustable Shade Auto-Darkening Welding Helmet:

                        i love this mask. comfortabble works well and good price. im planing to buy another

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